Senior PMO Process Manager

Job Description: Accountable for driving rigor, value, and sustainability in product development business processes to shape and influence an organizational culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability. This role is critical in ensuring the successful development and delivery of high-quality, timely product launches that achieve strategic business objectives. Leveraging a highly specialized and advanced skill set, this role will lead initiatives focused on the Global PMO Business Process. This includes designing, implementing, and monitoring process compliance, as well as driving continuous process improvement for the Olympus Medical Divisions. The role encompasses the development, implementation through change management, and ongoing support of business processes for product development, technology development, innovation, and product sustaining projects. As a senior leader, this individual will influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization, including PMO teams, cross-functional partners, project core team members and the PMO Portfolio Team. The Senior Process Manager will act as a strategic partner, ensuring alignment between business processes and organizational goals. The primary focus of this role is to lead the creation and maintenance of tools, templates, documentation, training and communications that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of cross-functional teams in executing business requirements within product development.

Job Duties: Lead cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration to develop, maintain, and enhance global product development business processes. Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements and compliance. Drive alignment across multiple levels of the organization to ensure business processes meet strategic objectives. Leads execution of significant, high-impact continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes for business and functional objectives. Proactively identify areas for improvement, collect stakeholder feedback, and oversee the planning, execution, and implementation of solutions. Monitor compliance with global product development business processes and escalate critical issues to senior leaders. Ensure process documentation is maintained and evolves to meet current and future business needs. Develop and deliver robust communication strategies for global business process policies and tools. Present complex information and project updates to senior leadership and diverse audiences, tailoring messaging to stakeholders at all levels. Other duties as directed to support the Global PMO team.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field. Equivalent job-related experience and knowledge in new product development will be considered. Minimum of 10 years of related experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulated medical device field. Product development experience is required. Change Management experience is required. Applies advanced technical skills to support process improvements and efficiencies. Demonstrates strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Teams) and collaboration platforms like Mural/Miro. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, inspiring and guiding cross-functional teams to execute in a collaborative environment. Oversees multiple, complex projects and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. Analyzes highly complex problems, interprets operational needs, and develops integrated, innovative solutions that align with organizational goals. Operates with a high degree of independence, self-motivation, and urgency, driving results in ambiguous and complex environments. Collaborates effectively across diverse teams but is equally capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision. Excels at navigating change and ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility while ensuring compliance and maintaining composure under pressure. Exhibits exceptional verbal and written communication skills, tailoring messaging to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Adapts presentation style to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Brings experience working in a global organization, effectively navigating cultural differences and fostering collaboration across regions. Professional working proficiency (IRL level 3) in English required. Willingness to travel internationally (as required).Position requires between 10 to 20% domestic and international travel. This position will collaborate globally and will be required to attend meetings in the global meeting corridor (US-EU-JP).

Preferred: Process management experience is desirable. Location is the US East Coast time zone preferred.

Why join: Olympus? We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture. Equitable Offerings you can count on: Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs Generous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*12 Paid Holidays On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**Connected Culture you can embrace: Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs Employee Resource Groups Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs Paid Educational Assistance*US Only**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MAAre you ready to be a part of our team? Learn more about our benefits and incentives: .The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $119,702.00 - $167,584.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .You Belong at Olympus We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply. Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).Let's realize your potential, together. It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Research and Development